Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
I. Parents as General Socializers
A. General Values dad mom combined
1. Independence Pressures
Press for independence
[autnmy3m] 0.57 0.56 0.56
I give this child a good many duties and family m28410 1-7 0.46 0.38 0.40
I encourage this child to be independent of me. m28411 1-7 0.50 0.45
0.37
I expect a great deal of this child. m28412 1-7 0.56 0.48 0.52
Future confidence
These are some things parents sometimes are
concerned about when thinking of their child's
future. (1=not at all confident: 7=very
[future3m] 0.83 0.8 0.81
...that you will have enough money for future m28369 1-7 0.78 0.74 0.76
...that your child will get a good education m28370 1-7 0.77 0.74 0.75
...that your child will have a steady job m28371 1-7 0.81 0.78 0.79
...that you will be able to pay for the education
m28372 1-7 0.77 0.74
or training your child may need to get a good 0.73
...that your child will have the desire or
m28373 1-7 0.83 0.81
sufficient motivation to complete as much 0.8
School's responsibility
Once a child is in school, the school has main
m28021 single item
responsibility for her education.
Parent's responsibility
Parents have less influence on the development
m28009 single item
of the child's attitudes and beliefs than do other
Family is supportive
[supprt3m] 0.72 0.66 0.69
How typical is each characteristic of your
family? (1=Never: 7=Almost always)
Wave 3: Parents
1
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
When we face problems or difficulties in our
m28026 1-7 0.71 0.69
family, we respond knowing we have the power 0.66
Family members really help and support each m28027 1-7 0.52 0.45 0.47
Our family enjoys talking and doing things m28029 1-7 0.66 0.58 0.61
Family is not organized
[norgan3m] 0.62 0.74 0.70
It's hard to find things when you need them in m29245 1-7 0.75 0.77 0.53
Household responsibilities and family schedules
R28030 1-7 0.39 0.48
are well organized. 0.67
We live in an orderly place. R28031 1-7 0.36 0.52 0.40
scale m28021,m28009,m28028 alpha=.21
Family is critical
Family members criticize each other openly. m28028 single item
Family decision-making
NOT IN W3
Value Learning and Knowledge
Indicate the extent to which each statement is
true for you and other members of this
[learng3m] 0.67 0.72 0.70
Intellectual curiosity is very important in our m28014 1-7 0.61 0.63 0.56
Learning about new and different things is very
m28016 1-7 0.48 0.53
important in our family. 0.53
In our family, there is a commitment to the m28017 1-7 0.65 0.73 0.57
Learning activities
In our family, leisure activities are often ones
m28019 single item
that require learning or practice.
Value Competition
[compet3m] 0.55 0.55 0.61
I think a child should be encouraged to do m28010 1-7 0.45 0.48 0.52
Wave 3: Parents
2
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
I feel it is a good for a child to play competitive m28011 1-7 0.49 0.45 0.51
Family members enjoy beating each other at m28024 1-7 0.47 0.5 0.56
Family members are compared with others as to
m28025 1-7 0.50 0.55
how well they are doing at work or school. 0.49
Be the best
In our family, we feel it is important to be the
m28015 1-7 single item
best at whatever we do.
School is most important
Doing well at school is important even if it
m28013 1-7 single item
means a child has to give up the opportunity to
Social activities are important
It's important for a child to participate in a
m28018 1-7 single item
variety of activities outside of school, even if
Achievement is not important
Achievement is not all that important in our
m28012 1-7 single item
family.
High expectations of child
I expect a great deal of this child. m28412 1-7 single item
Encourgare child to learn by self
It's important to encourage children to find their
m28008 1-7 single item
own answers when they have a problem with
Press for athletics
NOT IN W3
Discipline/control strategies and effectiveness
Wave 3: Parents
3
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
NOT IN W3
Developmental skills
NOT IN W3
Skills taught to child before kindergarten
NOT IN W3
Ages for Responsibilities
Indicate at what age the child first started doing
these tasks, or the age when you expect the
child to begin doing each task on a regular
[duty3m] 0.88 0.88 0.88
Make his/her own bed m28552 age 0.88 0.87 0.87
Help wash the dishes/load dishwasher m28553 age 0.87 0.87 0.87
Help with cooking meals m28554 age 0.87 0.87 0.87
Take out the trash m28555 age 0.87 0.87 0.87
Help with yardwork in season m28556 age 0.86 0.86 0.87
Shovel snow in season m28558 age 0.87 0.86 0.87
Help with cleaning the house m28559 age 0.86 0.86 0.86
Clean own room m28563 age 0.87 0.86 0.87
Set the table m28564 age 0.87 0.86 0.87
Ages for Responsibilities
[duty23m] 0.69 0.72 0.70
Help with laundry m28557 0.60 0.64 0.49
Do minor household repairs m28560 0.58 0.57 0.46
Iron m28561 0.55 0.64 0.47
Look after brother/sister(s) m28565 0.76 0.76 0.58
Help sewing
Repair clothing m28562 single item
Expectations for independence
NOT IN W3
Wave 3: Parents
4
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Allowance
Does this child get a weekly allowance? m28910 Y/N single item
How much allowance
Please indicate the amount. m28911 single item
Satisfaction with spouse
NOT IN W3
Confident that you could turn to others for emotional/financial support
NOT IN W3
Satisfied with emotional support from others
NOT IN W3
Family life events inventory
Indicate whether any circumstances listed
occurred within the past year:
Close family member was married m29152 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29154
month when occurred m29153
how significant m29155
Child or child's brother/sister changed schools m29156 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29158
month when occurred m29157
how significant m29159
Parent started school m29160 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29162
month when occurred m29161
how significant m29163
Brother or sister moved away from home m29164 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29166
month when occurred m29165
Wave 3: Parents
5
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
how significant m29167
Family moved to new home m29168 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29170
month when occurred m29169
how significant m29171
Major damage or loss of family property m29172 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29174
month when occurred m29173
how significant m29175
Close family relative or friend died m29176 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29178
month when occurred m29177
how significant m29179
Family member became seriously ill or injured m29180 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29182
month when occurred m29181
how significant m29183
Family member ran away m29184 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29186
month when occurred m29185
how significant m29187
Child or brother/sister suspended from school m29188 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29190
month when occurred m29189
how significant m29191
Brother/sister dropped out of school m29192 Y/N
relationship to child in study m29194
month when occurred m29193
how significant m29195
Increased responsibility for grandparents m29196 Y/N
how significant m29197
Increase in husband's/father's time away from m29198 Y/N
how significant m29199
Wave 3: Parents
6
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Increase in wife's/mother's time away from
m29200 Y/N
family
how significant m29201
Increase in arguments between parents and m29202 Y/N
how significant m29203
Increase in conflict among children in family m29204 Y/N
how significant m29205
Increased difficulty in resolving issues with
m29206 Y/N
former/separated spouse
how significant m29207
Increase in arguments between parents or adults m29208 Y/N
how significant m29209
Depressed
Use scale to indicate how often you feel a
certain way. (1=Never: 7=Almost Every Day)
[dpress3m] 0.89 0.87 0.88
Feel bored with everything m28036 1-7 0.88 0.86 0.87
Feel powerless to get what you want out of life m28037 1-7 0.87 0.86
0.85
Wish I could be as happy as others seem to be m28038 1-7 0.86 0.85
0.84
Wish I could have more respect for myself m28039 1-7 0.87 0.85 0.86
Feel that others might not like me m28040 1-7 0.88 0.87 0.87
Sad m28060 1-7 0.87 0.86 0.85
Depressed m28068 1-7 0.86 0.84 0.86
Anxious friendships
Feel that you can't tell what people are likely to
m28035 1-7 single item
do at times when it matters
Nervous
[nrvous3m] 0.74 0.67 0.69
Have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep m28032 1-7 0.72 0.67
0.64
Wave 3: Parents
7
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Bothered by having an upset stomach m28033 1-7 0.69 0.62 0.65
Find yourself anxious and worrying about m28034 1-7 0.63 0.57 0.59
Nervous m28069 1-7 0.66 0.55 0.59
Impulsive
[implsv3m] 0.63 0.55 0.56
Impulsive m28071 1-7
Like to take risks m28072 1-7
Social
Get along with others m28073 single item
Social activities
Like to be involved in a lot of social activities m28077 single item
Hot-tempered
[hotemp3m] 0.71 0.67 0.69
Irritable/Moody m28058 1-7
Hot-tempered m28061 1-7
Stubborn
Don't like to be told what to do m28079 single item
Persistent/ Likes challenges
Wave 3: Parents
8
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[prsist3m] 0.67 0.71 0.71
Curious m28059 1-7 0.65 0.71 0.69
Like challenges m28070 1-7 0.58 0.64 0.63
Like to work on difficult problems (like math or m28075 1-7 0.62 0.67 0.66
Don't give up on a problem when it gets tough m28076 1-7 0.58 0.6 0.60
Handle stress and frustration well m28078 1-7 0.67 0.7 0.70
Life satisfaction
NOT IN W3
Importance of academics for girls
How important is it for girls to do well in these
areas? (1=Not at all important: 7=Very
[acg3m] 0.92 0.95 0.94
Math m28177 1-7 0.88 0.92 0.91
English m28178 1-7 0.90 0.92 0.92
Computers m28179 1-7 0.91 0.95 0.93
Science m28180 1-7 0.91 0.92 0.92
Importance of sports for girls
[spg3m] 0.84 0.84 0.84
Competitive team sports m28173 1-7
Competitive individual sports m28174 1-7
Important to playa musical instrument
Playing a musical instrument m28175 1-7 single item
Importance of social activities for girls
[sog3m] 0.62 0.54 0.57
Being part of the most popular group m28182 1-7
Dancing m28183 1-7
Importance of being a leader
Wave 3: Parents
9
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Being a leader m28181 single item
Importance of sociability for girls
[sobilg3m] 0.80 0.73 0.78
Being sensitive to the feelings and needs of m28176 1-7
Getting along well with others m28184 1-7
* N.B. Alpha for 28176, 182, 183 & 184
in single scale = .50
Importance of academics for boys
[acb3m] 0.93 0.95 0.94
Math m28189 1-7 0.90 0.92 0.91
English m28190 1-7 0.91 0.93 0.92
Computers m28191 1-7 0.92 0.96 0.94
Science m28192 1-7 0.91 0.93 0.92
Importance of sports for boys
[spb3m] 0.87 0.88 0.88
Competitive team sports m28185 1-7
Competitive individual sports m28186 1-7
*NB. Above scale also including m28193
Importance of social activities & music for boys
[sob3m] 0.56 0.38 0.47
Being part of the most popular group m28194 1-7
Dancing m28195 1-7
Importance of being a leader
Being a leader m28193 1-7 single item
Importance of playing a musical instrument
Playing a musical instrument m28187 1-7 single item
Importance of sociability for boys
Wave 3: Parents
10
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[sobilb3m] 0.77 0.75 0.77
Being sensitive to the feelings and needs of m28188 1-7
Getting along well with others m28196 1-7
Encourage traditional behavior
Do you encourage or discourage your child to
have interests/behaviors traditionally thought to m28197 1-7 single item
be more typical of boys (1=Strongly
Discourage traditional behavior
Do you encourage or discourage your child to
have interests/behaviors traditionally thought to m28198 1-7 single item
be more typical of girls (1=Strongly discourage:
Gender Roles
[groles3m] 0.93 0.97 0.95
Indicate the extent to which these statements
are true for you and your family (1=Not at all
I think girls ought to do "typically female"
m28022 1-7
types of chores and activities like cooking and
I think boys ought to do "typically male" types
m28023 1-7
of chores and activities like yard work, fixing
Comparison of males and females in abilities
(1=Girls have a lot more talent, 5=Boys have a
lot more talent)
[accomp3m] 0.52
In general, how would you compare females rm28199 1-5
In general, how would you compare females
m28200 1-5
and males in English?
Wave 3: Parents
11
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Comparison of non-academic abilities
In general, how would you compare females
m28201 single item
and males in athletic ability?
Comparison of music abilities
In general, how would you compare females
m28202 single item
and males in musical ability?
Comparison of social ability
In general, how would you compare females
m28203 single item
and males in social ability?
Personality differences between boys and girls and importance of biological factors
NOT IN W3
Interest differences between boys and girls
NOT IN W3
Mothers in paid employment
Individuals hold differing beliefs about work
and family roles. Rate your opinion on each of
the following statements. (1=Strongly disagree:
[pdwork3m] 0.78 0.77 0.77
It is usually better for everyone involved if the
man is the breadwinner outside of the home and m28261 1-7 0.75 0.72
the woman takes care of the home and family. 0.71
Babies and young children are likely to suffer if
m28262 1-7 0.61 0.59
the mother works outside the home. 0.57
A working mother can establish a warm and
rm28263 1-7 0.73 0.75
secure a relationship with her children just as a 0.76
Traditional women
Wave 3: Parents
12
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Women who aren't willing to take some time off
m28265 1-7 single item
from their careers probably shouldn't have
Egalitarian roles for men and women (unrotated)
Wave 3: Parents
13
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[egal3m] 0.72 0.71 0.72
It is just as important for girls to be prepared to
support themselves and their families as it is for m28264 1-7 0.73 0.72
boys to be prepared to support themselves and 0.72
Taking care of children should be shared
m28266 1-7 0.68 0.68
equally between mothers and fathers. 0.68
In today's economy, mothers need to work to
m28268 1-7 0.69 0.70
help their families keep up with the high cost of 0.69
Children would be better off if mothers and
m28269 1-7 0.61 0.60
fathers shared equally both the childrearing and 0.59
Working outside the home for pay is just as
m28270 1-7 0.64 0.62
important for a mother's sense of well-being as 0.6
Father should be involved
Children suffer if fathers devote too much time
m28267 single item
to their work and not enough time to their
Parenting is not manageable
People hold differing opinions about how good
a parent they are. Rate your opinion on each of
the following statements. (1=Strongly disagree:
[manage3m] 1-7 0.43 0.42 0.42
Being a parent is manageable, and problems are
R28271
easily solved
Being a parent makes me tense and anxious m28273
Parenting Efficacy (unrotated)
[effic3m] 0.64 0.56 0.59
Being a parent is manageable, and problems are R28271 1-7 0.61 0.53 0.52
easily solved. interests are in other areas, not
My talents and m28272 1-7 0.58 0.52 0.48
Being a parent makes me tense and nervous. m28273 1-7 0.54 0.41
0.41
I believe I have all the skills necessary to be a Rm28274 1-7 0.53 0.48 0.49
Wave 3: Parents
14
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Harder to parent now
It was much easier to be a good parent when I
m28275 single item
was growing up than it is for me to be a good
Academics
NOT IN W3
Social
NOT IN W3
Sports
NOT IN W3
Child-rearing
NOT IN W3
Music
NOT IN W3
* INFLUENCES *
Parents influence child
How important is each of the following in
determining a child's personality, interests and
? abilities (in general) when they grow up?
[influ13m] 0.76 0.79 0.78
What parents teach their children at home m28206 1-7 0.73 0.77 0.76
Mom's personality and interests m28207 1-7 0.69 0.72 0.71
Dad's personality and interests m28208 1-7 0.69 0.71 0.70
Religious or moral training m28209 1-7 0.76 0.77 0.76
How involved the father is in childrearing m28227 1-7 0.72 0.76 0.74
Whether the mother works m28228 1-7 0.80 0.8 0.80
Birth order influences child
Wave 3: Parents
15
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[influ23m] 0.72 0.71 0.72
Whether the child was born first or later m28216 1-7 0.67 0.68 0.68
The child's temperament such as how active,
m28217 1-7 0.66 0.66
social, irritable, calm they were as a baby 0.66
The number of times the family moves m28218 1-7 0.67 0.67 0.68
The mother's pregnancy or birth experience m28220 1-7 0.65 0.67 0.67
The child's sex m28221 1-7 0.71 0.68 0.70
Major illness or other unusual experiences the m28222 1-7 0.69 0.67 0.69
Teacher influences the child
[influ33m] 0.69 0.75 0.72
What teachers teach the children m28212 1-7 0.57 0.66 0.66
The type of school the child goes to m28213 1-7 0.58 0.66 0.64
The neighborhood the child lives in m28219 1-7 0.64 0.7 0.66
Other important adult relatives m28229 1-7 0.71 0.73 0.70
Biological influences on the child
[influ43m] 0.69 0.69 0.69
What genes they inherit from their parents m28204 1-7
Other biological influences like hormonal
m28205 1-7
changes
Others influence child
[influ53m] 0.69 0.64 0.66
What other brothers and sisters (sibs) do m28211 1-7 0.70 0.64 0.67
What their peers do m28214 1-7 0.53 0.41 0.46
What they see on TV m28215 1-7 0.55 0.55 0.55
Family characteristics influence child
[influ63m] 0.77 0.83 0.81
Events in the family like divorce or remarriage m28223 1-7 0.64 0.64
0.73
How happy the parents' marriage is m28224 1-7 0.67 0.8 0.71
Death of a parent m28225 1-7 0.76 0.78 0.72
Wave 3: Parents
16
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Possible influences: out of child's control
[influ73m] 0.60 0.53 0.56
Family income m28210 1-7 0.52 0.43 0.47
The child's physical attractiveness m28230 1-7 0.42 0.25 0.33
The child's intelligence m28231 1-7 0.56 0.55 0.56
Outside experiences influence child
The kinds of experiences the parent tries to
provide for their children outside of the home m28226 1-7 single item
(i.e., classes, sports, teams, travel, etc.)
Sources of ability
NOT IN W3
Factors determining what elementary child is
likeRank the importance of each in determining
what elementary school-aged child is like (Rank
Nonfamily Social influences
[sochld3m] 0.55
What their peers do m28235 0.48
How involved the father is in childrearing m28240 0.35
Whether the mother works m28241 0.51
What children are taught at home influences them
What parents teach their children at home m28233 single item
The experiences that parents provide influences the child
The kinds of experiences parent try to provide
m28239 single item
for their children outside of the home (i.e.,
School and neighborhood contexts influence child
[scchld3m] 0.57 0.57 0.58
Wave 3: Parents
17
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
The type of school the child goes to m28234
The neighborhood the child lives in m28236
Gender influences child
The child's gender m28237 single item
Marital tumult influences child
Events in the family like divorce or remarriage m28238 single item
Hormones influence child
Hormonal influences m28232 single item
Rank the importance of each in determining
what adolescent child is like. (Rank 1-10)
Social influences
[soadol3m] 0.63
What their peers do m28245 0.60
How involved the father is in childrearing m28250 0.40
Whether the mother works m28251 0.54
School and neighborhood contexts influence child
[scadol3m] 0.55 0.61 0.59
The type of school the child goes to m28244
The neighborhood the child lives in m28246
Hormones influence child
Hormonal influences m28242 single item
Influences on child
[hoadol3m] 0.50
What parents teach their children at home m28243 0.39
The child's gender m28247 0.31
Wave 3: Parents
18
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
The kinds of experiences parent try to provide
m28249 0.50
for their children outside of the home (i.e.,
Marital tumult influences child
Events in the family like divorce or remarriage m28248 single item
- basic biological differences
Biological differences
NOT IN W3
what they learn from TV
NOT IN W3
What they learn from mothers
NOT IN W3
What they learn from fathers
NOT IN W3
What they learn from friends
NOT IN W3
What they learn from teachers
NOT IN W3
Importance of basic biological differences in upbringing
NOT IN W3
Circle graphs
NOT IN W3
Music Ability (Parent Perception/unrotated)
[pmuabl3m] 0.85 0.83 0.84
How good is this child at playing a musical m28607 1-7
Wave 3: Parents
19
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Compared with other children, how much
m28650 1-7
innate ability or talent does this child have in
Music Ability (Child Perception)
NOT IN W3
Music Value (Parent perception/unrotated)
[pmuval3m] 0.87 0.85 0.86
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28686 1-7 0.85 0.84
as well as you thought s/he could in 0.84
How useful do you think music will be to this m28693 1-7 0.79 0.77 0.78
How important is it to you that this child do
m28680 1-7 0.79 0.76
well in instrumental music? 0.74
Music Value (Child perceptions/unrotated)
[cmuval3m] 0.94 0.94 0.94
How important is instrumental music to this m28658 1-7
How much does this child like music? m28665 1-7
Music Satisfaction (Parent perception/unrotated)
[pmusat3m] 0.65 0.68 0.67
How satisfied are you with this child's level of
m28700 1-7
performance in Instrumental music?
How well did this child fulfill your expectations
m28638 1-7
at playing a musical instrument? (wording
Math Ability (Parent perception/unrotated)
[pmaabl3m] 0.91 0.92 0.92
How good is this child at Math? m28601 1-7 0.88 0.9 0.89
Compared with other children, how would you
m28630 1-7 0.89 0.90
evaluate this child's performance in Math? 0.9
How well do you think this child will do in m28633 1-7 0.88 0.91 0.91
How difficult is Math for this child? Rm28616 1-7 0.91 0.91 0.91
Wave 3: Parents
20
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Compared to other children, how much innate
m28645 1-7 0.91 0.90
ability or talent does this child have in Math? 0.92
Math Ability (Child Perception)
NOT IN W3
Math Value (Parent Perception/unrotated)
[pmaval3m] 0.69 0.48 0.61
How useful do you think math will be to this m28687 1-7
How important is it to you that this child do m28673 1-7
Wave 3: Parents
21
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Math Value (Child Perception)
[cmaval3m] 0.88 0.89 0.89
How important is math to this child? m28653 1-7
How much does this child like math? m28660 1-7
Math effort of child
How hard does this child try in math? m28610 single item
Reading Ability (Parent perception/unrotated)
[preabl3m] 0.94 0.93 0.94
How good is this child at Reading? m28602 1-7 0.92 0.91 0.92
Compared with other children, how would you
m28631 1-7 0.92 0.91
evaluate this child's performance in Reading? 0.91
Compared with other children, how much
m28646 1-7 0.94 0.94
innate ability or talent does this child have in 0.93
How difficult is Reading for this child? rm28617 1-7 0.93 0.92 0.93
How well do you think this child will do in m28634 1-7 0.92 0.92 0.92
Reading Ability (Child Perception)
NOT IN W3
Reading Value (Parent perception/unrotated)
[preval3m] 0.63 0.42 0.53
How important is it to you that this child do m28674 1-7
How useful do you think reading will be to this m28688 1-7
Reading Value (Child perception/unrotated)
[creval3m] 0.92 0.91 0.91
How important is reading to this child? m28654 1-7 -
How much does this child like reading? m28661 1-7 -
Reading effort of child
How hard does this child try in reading? m28611 single item
Sports Ability (Parent perception/unrotated)
Wave 3: Parents
22
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[pspabl3m] 0.95 0.94 0.95
How good is this child at sports? m28605 1-7 0.94 0.92 0.93
Compared with other children, how would you
m28632 1-7 0.93 0.93
evaluate this child's performance in sports? 0.92
Compared with other children, how much
m28648 1-7 0.94 0.94
innate ability o r talent does this child have in 0.93
How well do you think this child will do in m28636 1-7 0.94 0.93 0.93
How difficult are sports for this child? rm28619 1-7 0.94 0.94 0.94
Sports Ability (Child perception)
NOT IN W3
Sports Value (Parent perception)
[pspval3m] 0.80 0.77 0.78
How important it is to parent that this child do m28678 1-7 0.71 0.67
Parent belief about future usefulness of Sports m28691 1-7 0.70 0.68
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28684 1-7 0.76 0.74
as well as you thought in sports?
Sports Value (Child perception/unrotated)
[cspval3m] 0.93 0.94 0.94
How important are sports activities to this
m28657 1-7
child?
How much does this child like sports ? m28663 1-7
Sprist efforts of child
How hard does this child try at sports? m28613 single item
Sports Effort (Child perception)
NOT IN W3
Social Ability (Parent perception)
[psoabl3m] 0.91 0.9 0.90
Wave 3: Parents
23
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
How good is this child at making friends m28604 1-7 0.88 0.85 0.85
Compared with other children, how much
m28647 1-7 0.91 0.89
innate ability or talent does this child have for 0.88
How well do you think this child will do at
m28635 1-7 0.88 0.86
making friends next year? 0.87
How difficult is it for this child to make rm28618 1-7 0.87 0.86 0.86
Social Ability (Child Perception)
NOT IN W3
Social Value (Parent Perception)
[psoval3m] 0.75 0.66
How important is it to you that you child does
m28676 1-7 0.65 0.53
well at making friends?
Parent belief about future usefulness of making m28690 1-7 0.67 0.58
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28683 1-7 0.72 0.61
as well as you though at making friends??
How important is it to you that your child does
m28677 1-7 0.73 0.67
well at being popular?
Social Value (Child perception)
[csoval3m] 0.88 0.87 0.87
How important is each of the following
How important are social activities to this m28655 1-7
How much does this child like social activities? m28662 1-7
Wave 3: Parents
24
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Social Effort (Child Perception)
How hard does this child try at making friends? m28612 single item
Importance of being popular to child
How important is being popular to this child? m28656 1-7 single item
Child's efforts at making friends
How hard does this child try at making friends? m28612 single item
Science Ability (Parent perception/unrotated)
[pscabl3m] 0.89 0.79 0.89
How good is this child in Science? m28609 1-7 0.85 0.84 0.85
Compared with other children, how much
m28649 1-7 0.87 0.87
innate ability or talent does this child have in 0.86
How well do you think this child will do in m28637 1-7 0.83 0.85 0.84
How difficult is Science for this child? rm28620 1-7 0.88 0.86 0.87
Science Ability (Child perception)
NOT IN W3
Science Value (Parent perception)
[pscval3m] 0.78 0.75 0.76
Parent belief about future usefulness of Science m28692 1-7 0.64 0.64
0.63
How important it is to parent that this child do m28679 1-7 0.67 0.61 0.63
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28685 1-7 0.80 0.78
as well as you thought in science? 0.76
Science Value (Child perception/unrotated)
[cscval3m] 0.89 0.90 0.9
How important is science to this child? m28659 1-7
How much does this child like science? m28664 1-7
Science Effort (Child perception)
How hard does this child try at science? m28615 single item
Wave 3: Parents
25
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Computer Ability (Parent Perception)
[pcoabl3m] 0.75 0.77 0.77
How difficult are computer activities for this rm28622 1-7
child?
How good is this child at computer activities? m28603 1-7
Computer Value (Parent perception)
[pcoval3m] 0.71 0.68 0.69
Parent belief about future usefulness of m28689 1-7
Computer
How important to parent is it that the child do
m28675 1-7
well in computer science
Academic Ability
[acdabl3m] 0.70 0.72 0.71
How good is this child at:
Math m28601 1-7 0.61 0.66 0.65
Reading m28602 1-7 0.68 0.67 0.68
Computer Activities m28603 1-7 0.63 0.62 0.63
Science m28609 1-7 0.63 0.66 0.65
Art Ability
[artabl3m] 0.85 0.87 0.86
Art m28606 1-7
Art m28652 1-7
Dance Ability
[dncabl3m] 0.84 0.84 0.84
Dance m28651 1-7
Dance m28608 1-7
Academic Performance in Comparison to Others
[perfrm3m] 0.65 0.69 0.68
Compared with other children, how would you
evaluate this child's performance in:
Math m28630 1-7
Wave 3: Parents
26
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Reading m28631 1-7
Academic Talent in Comparison to Others
[compt3m] 0.73 0.73
0.74
Math m28645 1-7 0.61 0.64 0.59
Reading m28646 1-7 0.71 0.67 0.55
Science m28649 1-7 0.63 0.65 0.54
Academics
NOT IN W3
Athletics
NOT IN W3
Confidence in child's ability to do well
NOT IN W3
Academic Effort (Parent Perception/unrotated)
[acdeff3m] 0.80 0.82 0.81
Math m28610 1-7 0.66 0.73 0.70
Reading m28611 1-7 0.71 0.72 0.72
Science m28615 1-7 0.79 0.79 0.79
Required effort
NOT IN W3
Academic difficulty
[acdiff3m] 0.62 0.66 0.64
How difficult is each of the following activities
Math m28616 1-7 0.46 0.53 0.50
Reading m28617 1-7 0.64 0.6 0.61
Science m28620 1-7 0.46 0.55 0.52
note: This question worded slightly differently
Wave 3: Parents
27
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Difficulty in comparison to others
NOT IN W3
Academic Future Expectations (Parent perception)
[acdftr3m] 0.70 0.72
0.73
Math m28633 1-7 0.55 0.61 0.59
Reading m28634 1-7 0.67 0.65 0.69
Science m28637 1-7 0.61 0.66 0.64
Academic Value/Importance (Child Perception)
[cacval3m] 0.66 0.68 0.67
Reading m28654 1-7 0.62 0.59 0.60
Math m28653 1-7 0.54 0.59 0.57
Science m28659 1-7 0.53 0.59 0.57
Academic Liking (Child Perception)
[acdlik3m] 0.53 0.53 0.53
How much does this child like Reading? m28661 1-7 0.54 0.45 0.49
How much does this child like Math? m28660 1-7 0.39 0.43 0.41
How much does this child like Science? m28664 1-7 0.35 0.4 0.38
Academic Value/Importance (Parent Perception)
[pacimp3m] 0.86 0.89 0.88
How important it is to parent that child does m28674 1-7
How important it is to parent that child does m28673 1-7 -
with m28679 alpha=.77
Importance that child does well in science
How important it is to parent that child does m28679 1-7 single item
Academic Usefulness (Parent Perception)
[useful3m] 0.73 0.68 0.72
Parent belief about future usefulness of Math m28687 1-7 0.56 0.54
0.52
Wave 3: Parents
28
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Parent belief about future usefulness of m28689 1-7 0.72 0.76 0.74
Parent belief about future usefulness of Reading m28688 1-7 0.67 0.62
0.53
with m28692 alpha=.64
Usefulness of science to parent
Parent belief about future usefulness of Science m28692 1-7 single item
Academic Value (Parent Perception/unrotated)
[pacval3m] 0.78
0.82 0.73
How important it is to parent that this child do m28673 1-7 0.78 0.67 0.73
How important it is to parent that this child do m28674 1-7 0.80 0.7 0.75
How important it is to parent that this child do m28679 1-7 0.78 0.67 0.73
Parent belief about future usefulness of m28689 1-7 0.81 0.73 0.77
Parent belief about future usefulness of Math m28687 1-7 0.80 0.71 0.75
Parent belief about future usefulness of Reading m28688 1-7 0.81 0.72 0.77
Parent belief about future usefulness of Science m28692 1-7 0.81 0.77
0.71
Academic Value (Child Perception)
[cacval3m] 0.81 0.82 0.81
Reading m28654 1-7 0.77 0.78 0.78
Math m28653 1-7 0.76 0.77 0.77
Science m28659 1-7 0.77 0.78 0.78
How much child likes Math v26660 1-7 0.78 0.8 0.80
How much child likes Science m28664 1-7 0.77 0.79 0.79
How much child likes Reading m28661 1-7 0.80 0.8 0.80
Leadership
[leader3m] 0.80 0.79 0.79
Curiosity m28568 1-7 0.77 0.75 0.76
Imaginativeness m28569 1-7 0.77 0.74 0.75
Assertiveness m28571 1-7 0.79 0.77 0.77
Wave 3: Parents
29
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Independence m28575 1-7 0.77 0.77 0.77
Try new things m28582 1-7 0.77 0.76 0.76
Leadership m28576 1-7 0.78 0.77 0.77
Concern for others
[concrn3m] 0.72 0.73 0.73
Kind to others m28566 1-7 0.58 0.6 0.60
Concern for, and willingness to care for others m28567 1-7 0.65 0.67
0.67
Be able to get along well with others. m28570 1-7 0.72 0.67 0.70
Courteous to adults m28584 1-7 0.67 0.72 0.71
Popular/Yuppy
[populr3m] 0.71 0.67 0.68
Keep things neat and in order m28572 1-7 0.66 0.63 0.64
Try to do things better than others m28573 1-7 0.68 0.65 0.66
Make oneself attractive as possible m28577 1-7 0.65 0.61 0.62
Be popular m28580 1-7 0.63 0.59 0.59
Brave m28583 1-7 0.68 0.63 0.64
Responsible
[respon3m] 0.65 0.7 0.68
Obedience to teachers and parents R28574 1-7 0.56 0.66 0.62
Responsible for his/her own work R28578 1-7 0.61 0.64 0.63
Work hard at whatever one does R28579 1-7 0.64 0.66 0.65
Do well in school R28581 1-7 0.52 0.58 0.56
Most important charcateristic : 1
In each group of characteristic and skills, rank
skills according to which you feel is most
important for this child (1=Most important to
Rank
Kind to others m28585 Order 1-
5
Curiosity m28586
Wave 3: Parents
30
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Assertiveness m28587
Obedience to teachers and parents m28588
Do well in school m28589
Most important characteristic: 2
In each group of characteristic and skills, rank Rank
skills according to which you feel is most Order 1-
important for this child (1=Most important to 5
Concern for, and willingness to care for others m28590
Keep things neat and in order m28591
Responsible for his/her own work m28592
Try new things m28593
Brave m28594
Most important characteristic: 3
In each group of characteristic and skills, rank Rank
skills according to which you feel is most Order 1-
important for this child (1=Most important to 6
Imaginativeness m28595
Be able to get along with others m28596
Independence m28597
Make oneself attractive to others m28598
Courteous to adults m28599
Competitiveness/try to do better than others m28600
Child's worry: Non-academic (unrotated)
[wrynac3m] 0.55 0.59
0.57
Making friends m28668 1-7
Sports m28670 1-7
Wave 3: Parents
31
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Child's Worry : Academic (unrotated)
[wryac3m] 0.82 0.77
0.72
Math m28666 1-7 0.77 0.66 0.71
Reading v26667 1-7 0.77 0.63 0.69
Science m28671 1-7 0.73 0.61 0.66
Child's Worry
Instrumental Music m28672 1-7 (single item)
Worry: Athletic, and Social Domains
NOT IN W3
Fulfilled Parent Expectations: Academic
[acdex3m] 0.63 0.84
0.78
Reading m28722 1-7
Math m28721 1-7
Non-Academic Fulfilled Parent Expectations
[nacdex3m] 0.86 0.77
0.73
School Conduct *item not in w4* m28725 1-7 0.82 0.65 0.69
Making friends m28723 1-7 0.86 0.73 0.67
Adjusting to school m28724 1-7 0.73 0.54 0.59
How Well Child Fulfilled Expectations this year
NOT IN W3
Future education: ideal
How much schooling would you like child to have m28365 1-7 single item
Future education: real
How much schooling do you think child will get m28367 1-7 single item
Wave 3: Parents
32
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Least amount of schooling you would be satisfied with
NOT IN W3
Academic Parent Upset
[acupst3m] 0.92 0.94
0.93
Math m28681 1-7
Reading m28682 1-7
Academic Parent Importance and Upset (unrotated)
0.81 0.81
[acimp3m] 0.8
How important it is to parent that child does m28673 1-7 0.79 0.78 0.79
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28681 1-7 0.76 0.74
as well as you thought in Math? 0.74
How important is it to parent that child does m28674 1-7 0.81 0.79 0.80
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28682 1-7 0.77 0.75
as well as you thought in reading? 0.74
How important is it to parent that child does m28679 1-7 0.81 0.81 0.81
How upset would you be if this child didn't do
m28685 1-7 0.76 0.75
as well as you thought in science? 0.74
Academic Satisfaction (Parent perception)
[acsat3m] 0.77
0.74
Science m28699 1-7 0.71 0.65 0.67
Math m28694 1-7 0.63 0.65 0.64
Reading m28695 1-7 0.73 0.67 0.69
Academic Satisfaction II (Parent perception)
[acsat23m] 0.63
0.59
Reading m28722 1-7 0.47 0.41 0.80
Math m28721 1-7 0.61 0.5 0.81
Wave 3: Parents
33
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
How satisfied are you with this child's level of
performance in each of the following areas?
Science m28699 1-7 0.50 0.45 0.81
Math m28694 1-7 0.76 0.77 0.78
Reading m28695 1-7 0.41 0.42 0.75
Non-Academic Satisfaction
NOT IN W3
Parent Confidence to Help: Homework
[help3m] 0.64 0.62
0.61
Science m28712 1-7 0.50 0.45 0.45
Math m28709 1-7 0.57 0.49 0.50
Reading m28710 1-7 0.61 0.59 0.62
Computer Activities m28711 1-7 0.64 0.59 0.59
Parent Confidence to Help: All
[ptall3m] 0.58 0.61
Math m28701 1-7 0.54 0.61
Reading m28702 1-7 0.54 0.60
Computer Activities m28703 1-7 0.58 0.59
Making Friends m28704 1-7 0.51 0.56
Being Popular m28705 1-7 0.51 0.55
Sports m28706 1-7 0.58 0.56
Science m28707 1-7 0.53 0.55
Academic Parent Influence
[acdinf3m] 0.79 0.79
0.79
Math m28713 1-7 0.68 0.68 0.66
Reading m28714 1-7 0.71 0.68 0.69
Science m28719 1-7 0.75 0.76 0.75
Academic Confidence to help
Wave 3: Parents
34
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[confdt3m] 0.76 0.71
0.69
How confident do you feel about your ability to
help your child with his/her homework in each
Math m28709 1-7 0.75 0.68 0.70
Reading m28710 1-7 0.75 0.69 0.71
Science m28712 1-7 0.73 0.66 0.68
How much influence do you have over this
child's performance in each of these areas?
Math m28713 1-7 0.71 0.59 0.62
Reading m28714 1-7 0.72 0.65 0.67
Science m28719 1-7 0.68 0.61 0.63
Math & Science Parent Influence and Confidence
[math3m] 0.72 0.68
0.65
Math m28709 1-7 0.70 0.61 0.64
Science m28712 1-7 0.68 0.59 0.62
How much influence do you have over this
child's performance in each of these areas?
Math m28713 1-7 0.65 0.55 0.60
Science m28719 1-7 0.58 0.57 0.58
Influence parent tries to have with child across domains
NOT IN W3
Influence parent has over child's behaviors and interests
NOT IN W3
Change in parents' ability to influence child's behaviors and interests
NOT IN W3
Influence parent will have over child's behaviors and interests
NOT IN W3
Wave 3: Parents
35
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Influence parent has over child's school experience
NOT IN W3
Confidence in child's future plans
NOT IN W3
Worry about child in adolescence
NOT IN W3
Looking forward to in adolescence
NOT IN W3
What child will do/be like in next 2 years
NOT IN W3
Parent time use last week
Use the following scale to estimate the amount
of time spent last week on each of the following
activities (1=0hours: 3=1-3 hours: 6= 10-15
Math and Science-related activities m28083 1-8
Organized competitive sports m28084 1-8
m28085 -
-list up to 5 list
m28089
Playing sports with friends m28090 1-8
m28091 -
-list up to 5 list
m28095
Doing athletic activities alone (like running) m28096 1-8
Socializing with friends (outside of organized m28097 1-8
Participating in organized social activities or
m28098 1-8
clubs
Playing musical instruments m28099 1-8
m28100 -
-list up to 4 list
28103
Doing art/craft/hobby projects m28104 1-8
Wave 3: Parents
36
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Watching educational or cultural television m28105 1-8
Watching sports on TV m28106 1-8
Watching other TV programs m28107 1-8
Listening to the radio or stereo m28108 1-8
Playing action video games m28109 1-8
Using microcomputer for activities other than m28110 1-8
Reading books, magazines, or newspapers for m28111 1-8
Working with tools, building things m28112 1-8
Doing work related to your employment at
m28113 1-8
home
Family outings or other family social events m28114 1-8
Any other activities you do regularly, but did m28115 Y/N
m28116,
-list activities up to 4 m28118,
m28120,
m28122
m28117,
Time, approximate hours per week (for above m28119,
listed activities) m28121,
m28123
School Volunteer (unrotated)
[volunt3m] 0.59 0.62 0.65
General volunteer work at school (e.g., room
m28138 Y/N 0.44 0.52
parent) 0.51
Volunteering specific skills at school (e.g., m28139 Y/N 0.51 0.62 0.65
Participate in PTO/PTA or other school-related
m28144 Y/N 0.53 0.53
parent organizations 0.49
Organizational leader in PTA/PTO or other
m28145 Y/N 0.56 0.59
school organization or board 0.55
Community volunteer
Volunteer work in hospitals or community m28130 Y/N single item
Wave 3: Parents
37
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Participate in planned activities
Highly competitive games (e.g., bridge m28125 Y/N
Organized informal social and game clubs or
m28126 Y/N
groups
Service organizations (e.g., Kiwanis, Women's m28127 Y/N
Concerts, theater, plays art openings, ect. m28128 Y/N
Business organizations, professional groups
m28129 Y/N
(e.g., Chamber of Commerce, AMA)
Social clubs (e.g., dance clubs, fraternities,
m28131 Y/N
Parents without Partners, etc.)
Peace or ecology groups m28132 Y/N
Political groups (liberal) m28133 Y/N
Political groups (conservative) m28134 Y/N
Religious education groups m28135 Y/N
Other religious activities m28136 Y/N
Debating, toastmaster, investing groups, ect. m28137 Y/N
m28140 -
list up to 4 list
m28143
Participant in other parent/child groups like
m28146 Y/N
scouts or Indian guides
Leader in other parent/child groups or
m28147 Y/N
participant on related boards
Coach of one of your children's sports teams m28148 Y/N
m28149 -
list up to 4 list
m28152
Participating in dance or drama activities m28153 Y/N
Art/craft/hobby classes or groups m28154 Y/N
Academic classes m28155 Y/N
Study groups m28156 Y/N
Self-help activities (therapy, physical fitness, m28157 Y/N
Mechanical, auto, electronic, construction m28158 Y/N
B. Standard Demographics (Occupation, Education)
Wave 3: Parents
38
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
1. General Information
Household demographics
People in house hold; list all adults and children including those in study (up to 10)
relation to
Person (1-10) child in the birth date sex grade
study
m29037, m29038 m29041, m29042,
m29043, ,39, m29047, m29048,
m29049, m29044 m29053, m29054,
m29055, ,45, m29059, m29060,
m29061, m29050 m29065, m29066,
m29067, ,51, m29071, m29072,
m29073, m29056 m29077, m29078,
m29079, ,57, m29083, m29084,
m29085, m29062 m29089, m29090,
m29091 ,63, m29095 m29096
Parents' other children not in home
NOT IN W3
Respondent Demographics: Self
Which of the following best describes your
m29097
ethnic group?
Highest level of education that you have
m29102
received?
Advanced degree (Master's, Ph.D.,)-please
m29103
specify
Wave 3: Parents
39
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Religious preference (self) m29099
What is your occupation (major duties) m29106
Check average number of hours you work each m29108
Respondent demograhics: Spouse
Ethnic group of spouse? (Other= please
m29098
specify)
Highest level of education that your m29104
Advanced degree (Master's, Ph.D.,)-please
m29105
specify
Religious preference (spouse) m29100
What is your spouse's occupation (major duties) m29107
Check average number of hours your
m29109
spouse/partner works each week.
Religious orientation of children
Religious preference (children) m29101 single item
Employment status change: self
temporary lay off (self) m29114 Y/N
permanent lay off (self) m29116 Y/N
was let go from a job (self) m29110 Y/N
started a new line of work (self) m29124 Y/N
changed jobs - same line of work (self) m29122 Y/N
took job requiring less skill or with less m29118 Y/N
promoted (self) m29120 Y/N
took a voluntary leave of absence (self) m29112 Y/N
Employment status change: spouse
temporary lay off m29115 Y/N
Wave 3: Parents
40
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
permanent lay off m29117 Y/N
was let go from a job m29111 Y/N
started a new line of work m29125 Y/N
changed jobs - same line of work m29123 Y/N
took job requiring less skill or with less
m29119 Y/N
status/pay
promoted m29121 Y/N
took a voluntary leave of absence m29113 Y/N
Income from outside sources
Unemployment Compensation m29128
Chid Support m29131
Supplementary Unemployment Benefits m29129
AFDC m29130
Social Security m29132
Disability m29133
Worked outside of the home
Full time:
-0-23 months m29136
-2-5 years m29137
-5.1-10 years m29138
Worked outside of the home: part time
-0-23 months m29139
-2-5 years m29140
-5.1-10 years m29141
Wave 3: Parents
41
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Unemployed
-0-23 months m29142
-2-5 years m29143
-5.1-10 years m29144
Years worked outside of home
How many years have you worked for pay
m29145 single item
outside the home at least 20 hrs/wk since
Continuing education: self
Are you currently in any educational programs
m29146 Y/N
for job-related concerns?
m29147 -
Please specify: list
m29148
Continuing education: spouse
Is your spouse currently in any educational
m29149 Y/N
programs for job-related concerns?
m29150 -
Please specify: list
m29151
family income
What is your average family income (self)? m29126
What is your average family income (spouse)? m29127
Financial hardship
[hard3m] 0.65 0.64
How hard is it for you to live on present
m29134
income?
Comparing your present financial situation with m29135
Wave 3: Parents
42
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Current marital status
NOT IN W3
Past marital status
NOT IN W3
Children born or adopted during marriages
NOT IN W3
Visitation with parents: first child
(If it's the target child) Does this child have a
m28351 Y/N
parent living outside of the home whom s/he
If yes, how often ? m28352-55
How satisfied are you with this visiting
m28356
arrangement?
How satisfied are you with current financial m28357
Visitation with parents: second child
(If it's the second target child) Does this child
m28358 Y/N
have a parent living outside of the home whom
Do both children spend time with the same
m28359
parent?
If yes, how often ? m29360-62
How satisfied are you with this visiting
m28363
arrangement?
How satisfied are you with current financial m28364
Servant
Use the scale to indicate how often you feel like
each of the following (1=Almost never:
[srvant3m] 0.62 0.61 0.64
Chauffeur m28257 1-7 0.45 0.47 0.47
Chief cook and bottle washer m28255 1-7 0.63 0.59 0.60
Social director m28258 1-7 0.51 0.54 0.54
Answering machine m28260 1-7 0.62 0.57 0.66
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Referee/Police
[police3m] 0.60 0.64 0.61
Referee m28252 1-7
Police person m28253 1-7
Confidant
[confdt3m] 0.66 0.6 0.63
Counselor/Advisor m28259 1-7 0.47 0.33 0.39
Teacher/coach m28254 1-7 0.58 0.63 0.62
Friend m28256 1-7 0.65 0.5 0.56
Division of household labor
Division of tasks in household by "You"
"Spouse/Significant Other" "Other Adult"
Preparing meals m28276-78
Washing dishes m28279-81
Transporting children m28282-84
Helping children with schoolwork m28285-87
Doing laundry m28288-90
Grocery shopping m28291-93
Yard maintenance m28294-96
Taking out the garbage m28297-99
Fixing things m28300-02
Handling family finances m28303-05
Cleaning the house m28306-08
General child care m28309-11
Disciplining children m28312-14
Confident/Extrovert
How would you describe yourself with respect
to the qualities listed below. Self-description
(1=Not at all true of me: 7=Very true of me)
[extrov3m] 0.83 0.8 0.81
Leader at work m28049 1-7 0.80 0.76 0.77
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Assertive m28066 1-7 0.80 0.77 0.78
Leader in social activities m28050 1-7 0.82 0.77 0.78
Confident that I will be able to carry out the m28074 1-7 0.82 0.79 0.79
Likes self (like myself) m28047 1-7 0.81 0.79 0.80
Like to try out new things m28067 1-7 0.82 0.79 0.79
Competitive m28063 1-7 0.82 0.8 0.81
Outgoing/Friendly m28046 1-7 0.81 0.79 0.80
Able to do well under pressure m28041 1-7 0.82 0.8 0.80
Loving/Caring
[caring3m] 0.73 0.7 0.74
Loving/Affectionate m28045 1-7 0.54 0.58 0.59
Sensitive/Caring m28048 1-7 0.52 0.5 0.54
Cooperative/Helpful m28042 1-7 0.77 0.72 0.78
Artistic
[artstc3m] 0.60 0.76 0.71
Artistic m28053 1-7
Creative m28043 1-7
Musical
Musical m28052 1-7 single item
Intellectual
[intell3m] 0.71 0.71 0.70
Good reader m28056 1-7 0.53 0.58 0.55
Good at writing m28057 1-7 0.52 0.56 0.51
Smart m28062 1-7 0.73 0.7 0.72
with m28051 alpha=.49
Athletic
Athletic m28051 1-7 single item
Number Cruncher
[numbrs3m] 0.59 0.50 0.57
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Good at math m28054 1-7 -
Good with computers m28055 1-7 -
Strict parent
Strict parent m28065 1-7 single item
Flexible Parent
[flex3m] 0.58 0.55 0.57
Flexible m28044 1-7 -
Patient m28064 1-7 -
Learning tools in home
[tools3m]
Indicate if you have any of the following in you
Art and drawing supplies m28159
Dictionary m28160
Books designed to help children acquire m28161
Sports books or magazines m28162
Art books or magazines m28163
Children's story books m28164
Natural history books or magazines m28165
Computer books or magazines m28166
Newspapers m28167
Musical Instruments m28168
Musical tools in home
Musical instruments m29380 single item
Musical supplies in home
Music or dance books, supplies, clothing m28385 single item
Sports equipment in home
Sports equipment m28374 single item
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Sports literature in home
Sports books or magazines m28379 single item
Literature in home: books
General interest books m28396 single item
Literature in home: magazines
General interest magazines m28397 single item
Computer
[comptr3m] 0.63 0.67 0.65
Computer m28387 1-7 0.50 0.55 0.53
Computer games or software m28392 1-7 0.50 0.54 0.52
Computer books or magazines m28393 1-7 0.58 0.61 0.60
Art literature
Art books, magazines, or supplies m28386 single item
Math literature
Math-related books, games, toys, or magazines m28394 single item
Science literature
Science-related books, games, toys, or m28395 single item
magazines
Toys, books, etc., used to promote new interest
NOT IN W3
Toys books, etc., child got on last birthday
NOT IN W3
Time spent with child: homework
Wave 3: Parents
47
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Please indicate how often you do each of these
things to get involved with this child's daily
activities. (1=Nver: 7=Almost Every Day)
0.81 0.82
[helphw3m] 0.82
Do math or science related activities with this
m28729 1-7 0.81 0.83
child 0.83
Help this child do his/her homework m28730 1-7 0.69 0.71 0.71
Check child's homework after it's completed m28744 1-7 0.75 0.76 0.76
Help child prepare for tests (e.g., practice m28755 1-7 0.76 0.77 0.77
Time spent with child: sports
[sports3m] 0.75 0.75 0.76
Play sports with this child m28731 1-7
Do active, outdoor activities with this child m28747 1-7
Time spent with child: indoor games
Play indoor games with this child m28746 single item
Time spent with child: Read
[read3m] 0.74 0.74 0.76
Read to this child m28737 1-7
Have this child read to you m28748 1-7
Tiem spent with child: art
Do art projects with this child m28738 single item
Time spent with child: computer games
[docomp3m] 0.81 0.87 0.85
Work with this child on a computer m28726 1-7
Play computer games with child on a computer m28727 1-7
Time spent with child: Intellectual games
Play intellectual games m28728 single item
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Time spent with child: musical
Play a musical instrument with this child m28739 single item
Time spent with child: monitor practice
Monitor child's practice time in music or sports m28745 single item
Time spent with child: talking
[talk3m] 0.73 0.67 0.72
Discuss this child's experiences at school m28749 1-7 0.79 0.75 0.52
Discuss current events/important news with this m28756 1-7 0.58 0.4 0.50
Teach child general knowledge, information, m28757 1-7 0.50 0.39 0.77
Time spent with child: cultural activities
1-7 0.47 0.51
[cultr3m] 0.53
Take child to museum m28750 0.34 0.4 0.38
Take child to plays m28751 0.29 0.39 0.36
Take child to classical musical concerts m28753 0.45 0.5 0.48
Activity frequency (to be used as single items)
Please indicate how often you have done each
of the following activities in the past year?
(1=Never: 5=Regularly/As often as possible)
Take child to museum m28750 1-5
Take child to plays m28751 1-5
Take child to classical music concerts m28753 1-5
Take child to rock music concerts m28752 1-5
Take child to paid sporting events m28754 1-5
Take child on other organized family activities
m28758 1-5
(e.g., movies, visits to relatives)
Take child on extended family vacation m28759 1-5
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Reasons for time spent with child: Why 1
[why3m] 0.52 0.59 0.57
Someone else (teacher or coach) has requested
m28763 1-7 0.39 0.45
that I spend time on the activity 0.46
This child asks me to do a particular activity m28770 1-7 0.53 0.63 0.60
This child is having a particular difficulty with m28771 1-7 0.29 0.27 0.29
Reasons for time spent with child: Why 2
[why23m] 0.74 0.72 0.72
I have a skill or expertise in an activity m28760 1-7 0.67 0.68 0.68
I feel it is an important activity for this child m28762 1-7 0.70 0.65 0.63
I have an interest in an activity m28761 1-7 0.66 0.61 0.67
I feel the child has talent in a particular area m28764 1-7 0.71 0.7 0.70
I feel a skill/activity will be useful to the child m28766 1-7 0.73 0.69 0.70
Reasons for time spent with child: Why 3
[why33m] 0.65 0.57 0.60
I see myself as a teacher m28768 1-7 0.44
I want to provide a rile model for this child m28769 1-7 0.24
Reasons for time spent with child: Why 4
I feel that it is important for a child of this sex
m28765 single item
to do the activity, even if his/her innate ability
Reasons for time spent with child: Why 5
I want my time with this child to be fun and not
m28767 single item
school/work related
Parent encourages child: Intellectual activities
Please indicate the extent to which you
encourage the following activities for this child
(1=strongly discourage: 7=strongly encourage)
[intact3m] 0.68 0.68 0.68
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50
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Doing math or science related activities at home m28775 1-7 0.57 0.62
0.57
Working on, or playing with, a computer m28776 1-7 0.55 0.57 0.64
Watching educational TV m28777 1-7 0.68 0.62 0.69
Reading m28779 1-7 0.67 0.68 0.72
Parent encourages child: Building things
Building, making, or fixing things m28772 single item
Parent encourages child: Dance
[dance3m] 0.85 0.83 0.84
Taking dance lessons m28782 1-7 -
Dancing for fun m28783 1-7 -
Parent encourages child: Music
[music3m] 0.97 0.96 0.96
Taking music lessons m28780 1-7 -
Playing a musical instrument m28781 1-7 -
Parent encourages child: community activities
[commun3m] 0.60 0.59 0.59
Going camping or fishing m28789 1-7 0.58 0.55 0.56
Doing things on a regular basis with children of m28790 1-7 0.56 0.57 0.56
Participate in religious activities or groups m28791 1-7 0.56 0.52 0.53
Participate in clubs or other organized social
m28792 1-7 0.42 0.40
groups 0.4
Parent encourages child: etiquette class
Take social or etiquette classes m28793 single item
Parent encourages child: dating
Dating m28794 single item
Parent encourages child: sports
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[sports3m] 0.75 0.74 0.74
Playing competitive sports m28773 1-7 -
Playing non-competitive sports for fun m28774 1-7 -
Parent encourages child: socialize
[social3m] 0.72 0.69 0.70
Having friends over to the house m28784 1-7 0.69 0.62 0.64
Giving parties for one's friends m28785 1-7 0.68 0.67 0.68
Taking on leadership roles m28786 1-7 0.67 0.62 0.65
Learning cooking and other homemaking m28787 1-7 0.66 0.62 0.63
Learning to make oneself attractive m28788 1-7 0.67 0.65 0.65
Parents encourage child: TV sports
Watching sports on TV m28778 single item
Most likely to encourage: three items
Which three of the activities listed above would m28795,
m28796, three items
you be most likely to encourage?
m28797
Most likely to discourage: three items
Which three of the activities listed above would m28798,
m28799, three items
you be least likely to encourage?
m28800
Specific area of difficulty: academics
NOT IN W3
Use of motivational/helping strategies: academics
NOT IN W3
Specific area of difficulty
NOT IN W3
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52
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Use of motivational/helping strategies
NOT IN W3
Parent encourages this activity the most
Indicate which extracurricular activity is most
m28461 three items
important to help the child with (sports, music,
Wave 3: Parents
53
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
How does parent encourage child: encouragement (unrotated)
[encour3m] 0.68 0.56 0.63
Enroll child in extra-curricular lessons, teams,
m28463 1-7 0.75 0.57
workshops, or tutoring programs 0.72
Tell the child you think s/he is talented in this
m28464 1-7 0.58 0.49
activity 0.41
Praise the child for working hard in this activity m28467 1-7 0.59 0.42 0.50
Tell the child how proud you are when s/he
m28473 1-7 0.57 0.52
does well in this activity 0.48
How does parent encourage child: buy helpful materials
Buy special supplies (such as games to make
m28462 single item
the activity more interesting)
How does parent encourage child: controlling strategies
[cntrl3m] 0.70 0.67 0.69
Reward or praise the child for practicing m28477 1-7 0.71 0.71 0.72
Give or offer rewards for good performance m28466 1-7 0.69 0.62 0.65
Take away privileges if the child doesn't put
m28469 1-7 0.62 0.61
time into this activity after school 0.59
Tell the child how disappointed you are when
m28474 1-7 0.62 0.59
child doesn't practice the activity 0.55
Discuss the consequences of poor performance m28470 1-7 0.54 0.61 0.61
How does parent encourage child: model the activity
[model3m] 0.84 0.78 0.81
Do the activity with the child m28465 1-7 -
Do the activity yourself (e.g., play sports or
m28478 1-7 -
music) in the child's presence so the child sees
How does parent encourage child: others
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54
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[good3m] 0.71 0.69 0.7
Encourage child to work with friends who are m28471 1-7 -
Encourage child to work with sibling(s) who
m28472 1-7 -
are good at this activity
How does parent encourage child: show
[show3m] 0.64 0.58 0.6
Take the child to related events (e.g., sporting m28480 1-7 0.49 0.5 0.50
Point out that parents enjoy this activity m28481 1-7 0.54 0.32 0.41
Point out that you wished you had done this
m28482 1-7 0.61 0.60
activity 0.6
How does parent encourage child: make child practice
Make sure the child spends time on this activity
m28468 single item
at home (e.g., practicing)
How does parent encourage child: discuss
Discuss with the child why s/he thinks s/he m28475 single item
How does parent encourage child: encorage hard work
Tell the child that hard work is important in this m28476 single item
activity
How does parent encourage child: future implications
Tell the child how important being good in this
m28479 single item
activity will be for their future
How does parent encourage child: praise
[praise3m] 0.75 0.7 0.73
Tell the child you think s/he is talented in this m28464 1-7 0.71 0.66 0.68
Praise the child for working hard in this activity m28467 1-7 0.66 0.60
0.55
Tell the child how proud you are when s/he
m28473 1-7 0.67 0.64
does well in this activity 0.61
Reward or praise the child for practicing m28477 1-7 0.75 0.73 0.75
Wave 3: Parents
55
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Wave 3: Parents
56
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
How does parent encourage child: all methods (unrotated)
[hlpall3m] 0.69 0.64 0.66
Point out that parents enjoy this activity m28481 1-7 0.64 0.57 0.60
Point out that you wished you had done this
m28482 1-7 0.66 0.61
activity 0.59
Tell the child you think s/he is talented in this
m28464 1-7 0.66 0.63
activity 0.61
Praise the child for working hard in this activity m28467 1-7 0.66 0.62 0.63
Tell the child how proud you are when s/he
m28473 1-7 0.66 0.63
does well in this activity 0.57
Tell the child how important being good in this
m28479 1-7 0.63 0.59
activity will be for their future 0.65
Discuss with the child why s/he thinks s/he m28475 1-7 0.68 0.66
Three most effective helping strategies
m28483,
List the three most effective m28484, three items
m28485
Parental encouragement/discouragement of interests
NOT IN W3
How often do you use this method to help child: extra help
[extra3m] 0.53 0.56
0.54
Buy special supplies (such as games to make
m28440 1-7
the activity more interesting.)
Enroll child in lessons, teams, workshops, or
m28441 1-7
tutoring outside of school.
How often do you use this method to help child: rewards
Give rewards for good performance. m28444 1-7 single item
How often do you use this method to help child: reinforcement
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57
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[reinfc3m] 0.67 0.66
0.63
Give child help yourself. m28443 1-7 0.61 0.6 0.61
Praise child for working hard at schoolwork. m28445 1-7 0.55 0.53 0.55
Make sure child spends time on the schoolwork m28446 1-7 0.65 0.59 0.63
Tell child how proud you are of him/her when
m28451 1-7 0.61 0.60
child does well in school. 0.56
How often do you use this method to help child: punish
[usepun3m] 0.73 0.76
0.78
Take away privileges if child doesn't put time
m28447 1-7 0.71 0.72
into the schoolwork after school. 0.73
Discuss the consequences of poor performance. m28448 1-7 0.55 0.63
0.67
Tell child how disappointed you are when child
m28452 1-7 0.66 0.70
does not do their school work. 0.72
How often do you use this method to help child: be with others
[others3m] 0.84 0.81 0.82
Use scale to tell how often you use each method
with this child (1=Never: 7=Often)
Encourage child to work with friends or
m28449 1-7
siblings who are good at this subject.
Encourage child to work with sister(s) or
m28450 1-7
brother(s)
Three most effective methods used
m28458,
List the three most effective. m28459, three items
m28460
How parent helps shild with math: tell child the answer
Wave 3: Parents
58
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
I solve the problem for them and tell them the
m28419 single item
answer. (math)
How parent helps shild with math: do problem with child
I do the problem with them to show them how m28420 single item
How parent helps shild with math: first step most often
Which do you do most often as first step.
m28423 1-7 single item
(math)
How parent helps shild with math: first step least often
Which do you do least often as first step. (math) m28424 1-7 single item
How parent helps shild with math: hint at answer
I explain or give hints about how to solve the
m28421 1-7 single item
problem without actually solving it. (math)
How parent helps shild with reading: hint at answer
I give hints as to how to sound out the word or
m28427 1-7 single item
how to figure out the meaning. (reading)
How parent helps shild with reading: hint at answer
I get the dictionary and we look up the word m28426 1-7 single item
How parent helps shild with reading: pronounce word for child
I pronounce the word or tell him/her its m28425 1-7 single item
How parent helps shild with reading: help to sound out the word
I give hints as to how to sound out the word or
m28427 1-7 single item
how to figure out the meaning. (reading)
Wave 3: Parents
59
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
How parent helps shild with reading: tell to use dictionary
I tell him/her to sound out the word or look up
m28428 1-7 single item
the word in the dictionary. (reading)
How parent helps shild with reading: first step most often
Which do you do most often as first step. m28429 1-7 single item
(reading)
How parent helps shild with reading: first step least often
Which do you do least often as first step. m28430 1-7 single item
(reading)
Special projects
NOT IN W3
What do to encourage child's special talent
NOT IN W3
What do to help child in specific area of weakness
NOT IN W3
Conflicts with child
[cnflct3m] 0.64 0.76 0.72
Indicate the extent to which each statement is
true for you and your child. (1=Not at all true:
I am easy going and relaxed with this child. R28406 1-7 0.69 0.76 0.67
There is a good deal of conflict between this m28409 1-7 0.41 0.54 0.53
Even though being a parent is rewarding, I am
m28415 1-7 0.51 0.59
frustrated while this child is at his/her present 0.71
Physical activities with child
I enjoy playing or doing physical activities with m28408 single item
Wave 3: Parents
60
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Close relationship with child
[affect3m] 0.76 0.7 0.74
Indicate the extent to which each statement is
true for you and your child. (1=Not at all true:
I encourage this child to be curious, to explore
m28404 1-7 0.76 0.74
and question things. 0.7
I find it interesting and educational to be with
m28407 1-7 0.74 0.72
this child for long periods 0.67
I am physically affectionate with this child. m28413 1-7 0.66 0.61 0.64
I am emotionally very close to this child. m28414 1-7 0.63 0.54 0.59
How child acted toward parent in past month
NOT IN W3
How parent acted toward child in past month
NOT IN W3
Topic of discussion in past 2 weeks with child
NOT IN W3
Wave 3: Parents
61
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Enjoy working with child
[enjoy3m] 0.72
How enjoyable do you find working with this Rm28439 1-7 0.64
How frustrating is it to work with child on math m28431 1-7 0.67
How frustrating is it to work with child on m28435 1-7 0.70
I find it frustrating to work on school
m28405 1-7 0.65
projects/homework with this child.
Why parent enjoys working with child: 1-3
m28432,
Why? m28433, three items
v38434
Why parent enjoys working with child: 4-6
m28436,
Why? m28437, three items
m28438
Personality charcateristics of child: Leader
[lead3m] 0.71 0.76 0.74
Assertive/stands up for his or her rights m28486 1-7 0.69 0.71 0.70
Initiates activities with peers m28491 1-7 0.64 0.71 0.68
A leader m28494 1-7 0.51 0.59 0.56
Personality charcateristics of child: Outgoing
Outgoing m28528 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: Argues with peers
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Argues with peers m28489 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: Helps peers
Is asked for assistance by peers m28492 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: Unaware
[unawar3m] 0.57 0.52 0.55
Is unaware of what's going on m28502 1-7
Apathetic or underactive m28504 1-7
Personality charcateristics of child: Likes to be alone
Likes to be alone m28497 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: Independent
[indep3m] 0.70 0.67 0.68
Competitive m28514 1-7 0.62 0.64 0.63
Likes to take risks m28515 1-7 0.65 0.59 0.61
Curious m28512 1-7 0.66 0.64 0.65
Eager to try new things m28508 1-7 0.64 0.6 0.61
Independent m28511 1-7 0.67 0.64 0.65
Personality charcateristics of child: likes challenges
Likes challenges m28516 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: athletic
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63
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Athletic m28519 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: creative
[creatv3m] 0.79 0.80 0.8
Imaginative m28513 1-7
Creative m28520 1-7
Personality charcateristics of child: humorous
Humorous/tells jokes or funny stories to peers m28509 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: sensitive
[senstv3m] 0.64 0.61 0.63
Overly sensitive, feeling easily hurt m28505 1-7 0.51 0.5 0.51
Is uncomfortable about changes in routine m28506 1-7 0.57 0.48 0.52
Moody m28530 1-7 0.56 0.55 0.56
Personality charcateristics of child: nervous
Nervous, high strung, or tense m28493 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: flexible
Flexible m28524 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: perfectionist
[perfct3m] 0.59 0.57 0.81
Perfectionist m28496 1-7 0.50 0.46 0.79
Wave 3: Parents
64
Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Impulsive/rushes through his/her work and
m28503 1-7 0.79 0.79
makes unnecessary mistakes 0.79
Stays with things for extended periods of time m28510 1-7 0.52 0.47 0.78
Well-organized m28518 1-7 0.45 0.44 0.76
Doesn't give up on a problem when it gets m28521 1-7 0.46 0.44 0.77
Likes to work on difficult intellectual problems m28522 1-7 0.47 0.79
0.46
Responsible m28525 1-7 0.49 0.48 0.78
Personality charcateristics of child: self-conflident
Self-confident m28526 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: disruptive
[disrpt3m] 0.61 0.64 0.65
Annoys or interferes with other children's m28498 1-7 0.48 0.48 0.51
activities and unable to sit still for very long
Is restless m28501 1-7 0.53 0.59 0.58
Is physically aggressive with peers m28490 1-7 0.54 0.58 0.58
Personality charcateristics of child: noisy
Noisy m28499 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: follows rules well
Follows rules well m28500 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: prosocial child
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
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[prosoc3m] 0.73 0.76 0.75
Cooperates with peers m28487 1-7 0.68 0.71 0.46
Cares for other people; concerned with others m28488 1-7 0.67 0.71 0.48
Obedient m28517 1-7 0.68 0.72 0.46
Laid back/easy going m28523 1-7 0.75 0.75 0.50
Warm m28527 1-7 0.68 0.72 0.51
Hot tempered R28531 1-7 0.71 0.72 0.44
Personality charcateristics of child: affectionate
Affectionate m28529 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: mature
Acts appropriately for his or her age m28495 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: mature
Shy m28507 single item
Personality charcateristics of child: descrobe child
List three characteristics that remind you of this m28416,
m28417, three items
child
m28418
Parent report of pubertal maturation: girls
Have you noticed any of these changes in this
child? (1=No, not at all: 2=Yes, just started:
[pbrtyf3m] 0.72 0.75
Growth spurt m28894 0.71 0.77
Hair becoming more oily m28895 0.63 0.70
Appearance of pimples m28896 0.67 0.69
Appearance of underarm hair m28897 0.68 0.69
Appearance of pubic hair m28898 0.68 0.67
Breast development m28901 0.64 0.67
Has your daughter begun having menstrual m28902 0.77 0.80
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Parent report of pubertal maturation: boys
[pbrtym3m] 0.74 0.62
Growth spurt m28894 0.71 0.60
Hair becoming more oily m28895 0.69 0.56
Appearance of pimples m28896 0.71 0.57
Appearance of underarm hair m28897 0.73 0.61
Appearance of pubic hair m28898 0.74 0.62
Increase in muscle strength m28899 0.67 0.54
Genital development m28900 0.68 0.58
Menstruation as a pubertal maturation variable
Has your daughter begun having menstrual m28902
If yes, when did she begin? m28903-04
Growth as a pubertal maturation variable
[grow3m] 0.13 0.16
How many inches would you say this child has
m28905
grown in the past six month
How much has this child's shoe size changed in
m28906
the past six months?
Child's activities
How
many
List 20 activities Number of Three per week
formal, informal, or both hours most intense activities
weeks
per year
Whose idea
m28912 m28913 m28914 m28915 m28992 m28993
m28916 m28918 m28919 m28994 m28995
m28917
m28920 m28922 m28923 m28994 m28995
m28921
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
m28924 m28926 m28927 m28996 m28997
m28925
m28928 m28930 m28931 m28998 m28999
m28929
etc. up to 20 … … … …
…
Child spends time on: Homework
Children use time outside of school and day
care in many ways. How much time spent last
the following activities (1=0hrs., 4=2-3hrs.,
[hwork3m] 0.85 0.86
Math homework m28804 1-12 0.77 0.78
Reading homework m28805 1-12 0.78 0.80
Other homework m28806 1-12 0.81 0.84
Child spends time on: Academic/ Intellectual activities
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[acdact3m] 0.61 0.61
Doing math or science activities for pleasure m28807 1-12 0.48 0.52
Reading for pleasure m28808 1-12 0.57 0.59
Playing intellectual board games m28809 1-12 0.54 0.48
Watching educational or cultural TV m28846 1-12 0.59 0.57
Child spends time on: Athletic activities (unrotated)
[athltc3m]
Organized team sports (List up to five) m28810(- 1-12
Playing sports games with friends (List up to m28828(- 1-12
Practicing athletic skills alone m28836 1-12
Watching sports on TV m28847 1-12
Child spends time on: Playing
[play3m] 0.63 0.55
Make believe pretending m28849 1-12 0.14 0.03
Playing with dolls, playing house/school m28850 1-12 0.60 0.49
Playing cars, soldiers, building blocks, legos, m28851 1-12 0.71 0.68
Child spends time on: Computing
Using a microcomputer for activities other than m28853 single item
Child spends time on: organized sports
Organized competitive individual sports (List m28820(- 1-12 single item
Child spends time on: playing instruments
Playing a musical instrument (list up to five) m28840-44 1-12 single item
Child spends time on: activities and clubs
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Participating in organized social activities or
m28838 1-12 single item
clubs
Child spends time on: socializing with friends
Socializing with friends m28839 1-12 single item
Child spends time on: working on art
Doing art projects m28845 1-12 single item
Child spends time in daycare
# hours of daycare m28855 single item
Child spends time on: watching TV
Watching other TV programs m28848 1-12 single item
Child spends time on: playing video games
Playing action video games m28852 1-12 single item
Child spends time on: working with tools
Working with tools; building things m28854 1-12 single item
Child spends time on: working with tools
Active outdoor playing, such as running,
m28837 1-12 single item
climbing trees, playground
Camp experiences
Did this child attend camp last summer?
Yes, overnight camp. m28856 y/n
Number of weeks? m28857
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Yes, day camp. m28858
Number of weeks? m28859
No, (go to question 43) m28860
Did this camp have a specific focus (e.g.,
m28861
computers, losing weight)? (yes/no)
m28862,
Specific focus
m28863
How often does the child do: Chores
[helper3m] 0.72 0.68
0.64
Make his/her own bed m28532 1-6 0.69 0.59 0.63
Help wash the dishes/load dishwasher m28533 1-6 0.67 0.59 0.63
Help with cleaning the house m28539 1-6 0.66 0.59 0.62
Clean own room m28547 1-6 0.66 0.57 0.61
Set the table m28548 1-6 0.67 0.6 0.63
Take out the trash m28535 1-6 0.72 0.65 0.68
How often does the child do: Chores II
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[hlpout3m] 0.69 0.66
0.63
Help with yardwork in season m28536 1-6 0.59 0.5 0.54
Shovel snow in season m28538 1-6 0.60 0.46 0.53
Wash car in season m28541 1-6 0.65 0.61 0.63
Do minor household repairs m28542 1-6 0.66 0.62 0.64
How often does the child do: Chores III
[duties3m] 0.72 0.63
0.54
Iron m28543 1-6 0.76 0.45 0.64
Repair clothing m28544 1-6 0.56 0.34 0.45
Make clothing (sew, knit) m28545 1-6 0.57 0.51 0.53
How often does the child do: Chores IV
[meals3m] 0.61 0.51
0.71
Help with cooking meals m28534 1-6
Help with grocery shopping m28546 1-6
How oftenh doe the child babysit for siblings
Look after brother/sister(s) m28549 single item
Other help 1
Other (Please specify:) m28550 single item
Other help 2
Other (Please specify:) m28551 single item
Laundry help
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Help with the laundry m28537 single item
Laundry help
Take care of pets m28540 single item
Before and after school programs
NOT IN W3
Child's activities/hobbies
NOT IN W3
Activities child did not get to participate in this year
NOT IN W3
Parent Perception of child's liking domain
NOT IN W3
Domains child asks for parents' help
NOT IN W3
Why child participates in academics: skills
[acskll3m] 0.80 0.73 0.76
To improve their skills (academics) m28871 1-7 0.75 0.66 0.69
For the challenge (academics) m28883 1-7 0.74 0.63 0.67
To learn new things (academics) m28889 1-7 0.77 0.65 0.70
To compete or prove one is the best
m28877 1-7 0.80 0.80
(academics) 0.8
Because they think the skills are useful
m28891 1-7 0.76 0.70
(academics) 0.67
Why child participates in academics: To please others
[acpo3m] 0.62 0.65 0.64
To please the teacher or coach (academics) m28865 1-7 -
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
To please parents (academics) m28875 1-7 -
Why child participates in academics: To be social
[acso3m] 0.75 0.76 0.76
To have fun (academics) m28873 1-7 0.66 0.66 0.66
To be with their friends or to make new friends m28879 1-7 0.74 0.78 0.77
For excitement (academics) m28881 1-7 0.66 0.65 0.66
Because they like it (academics) m28887 1-7 0.69 0.71 0.70
Why child participates in academics: To be like others
[acblo3m] 0.63 0.54 0.58
To be like brother or sister (academics) m28867 1-7 -
To be like someone else they admire
m28869 1-7 -
(academics)
Why child participates in academics: They have to
Because they have to (academics) m28893 1-7 single item
Why child participates in sports: skills
[spskll3m] 0.81 0.78 0.79
To improve their skills (sports) m28870 1-7 0.75 0.72 0.73
To learn new things (sports) m28888 1-7 0.75 0.69 0.71
Because they think the skills are useful (sports) m28890 1-7 0.72 0.70
0.68
Why child participates in sports: To be social
[spso3m] 0.87 0.83 0.85
To be with their friends or to make new friends m28878 1-7 0.87 0.82 0.84
For excitement (sports) m28880 1-7 0.82 0.77 0.79
For the challenge (sports) m28882 1-7 0.84 0.81 0.83
Because they like it (sports) m28886 1-7 0.83 0.79 0.81
To have fun (sports) m28872 1-7 0.84 0.8 0.82
Why child participates in sports: To please others
[sppo3m] 0.73 0.66 0.69
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
To please the teacher or coach (sports) m28864 1-7 0.66 0.58 0.62
To be like brother or sister (sports) m28866 1-7 0.70 0.64 0.67
To be like someone else they admire (sports) m28868 1-7 0.67 0.63
0.61
To please parents (sports) m28874 1-7 0.65 0.54 0.59
Why child participates in sports: They have to
Because they have to (sports) m28892 1-7 single item
Why child participates, all domains: Competition
[cmpete3m] 0.78 0.81 0.8
To compete or prove one is the best
m28877 1-7
(academics)
To compete or prove one is the best (sports) m28876 1-7
Why child participates, all domains: Nothing else to do
[notodo3m] 0.73 0.74 0.74
Because of nothing else to do (academics) m28885 1-7
Because of nothing else to do (sports) m28884 1-7
Why child participates, all domains: To please others
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
[po3m] 0.69 0.73 0.71
To please the teacher or coach (academics) m28865 1-7 0.64 0.68 0.66
To please parents (academics) m28875 1-7 0.63 0.68 0.66
To please the teacher or coach (sports) m28864 1-7 0.60 0.67 0.65
To please parents (sports) m28874 1-7 0.60 0.65 0.63
Why child participates, all domains: To be like others
[blo3m] 0.78 0.74 0.76
To be like brother or sister (academics) m28867 1-7 0.72 0.68 0.70
To be like someone else they admire
m28869 1-7 0.72 0.69
(academics) 0.66
To be like brother or sister (sports) m28866 1-7 0.71 0.67 0.69
To be like someone else they admire (sports) m28868 1-7 0.75 0.72
0.69
Musical instruments
NOT IN W3
Child's interest in: activities
[acintr3m] 0.60 0.59 0.60
Math m28623 1-7 0.52 0.53 0.52
Reading m28624 1-7 0.57 0.55 0.56
Computer Activities m28625 1-7 0.53 0.5 0.51
Science m28628 1-7 0.51 0.52 0.52
Child's interest in: social activities
Social Activities m28626 single item
Child's interest in: sports
Sports m28627 single item
Child's interest in: playing a musical instrument
Playing a Musical Instrument m28629 single item
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Activity child talks to parent about
NOT IN W3
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Toys child would like for birthday
Which kind of things would this child like most m28398,
m28399, list three items
for his/her birthday
m28400
Birthday list of child
What other kinds of presents (e.g., a specific m28401,
toy) do you think this child would like for m28402, list three items
his/her birthday? m28403
Requests from child's teacher to : help with educational skills
[teskll3m] 0.88 0.88 0.88
Listen to child read m28998 1-7 0.87 0.87 0.87
Listen to or discuss a story that child writes m28999 1-7 0.87 0.87 0.87
Practice spelling or other skills before a test m29000 1-7 0.87 0.86 0.86
Check to see that homework is complete m29001 1-7 0.86 0.86 0.86
Check to see that homework is done correctly m29002 1-7 0.86 0.85 0.85
Sign that you have seen test results m29003 1-7 0.89 0.89 0.89
Do arithmetic problems or drills with child m29004 1-7 0.87 0.86 0.87
Help child with other specific skills m29008 1-7 0.87 0.87 0.87
Requests from child's teacher to : engage in educational activities with child
[teask3m] 0.83 0.82 0.83
Work on science projects with child m29005 1-7 0.80 0.78 0.79
Work on social studies project with child m29006 1-7 0.78 0.77 0.77
Help child with computer skills m29007 1-7 0.82 0.81 0.82
Take child to special exhibits m29009 1-7 0.79 0.78 0.78
Watch specific educational television shows m29010 1-7 0.79 0.79 0.79
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Teacher gives parents: Educational feedback
[teinfo3m] 0.76 0.77 0.77
Reports of child's performance on standardized
m29012 1-7 0.76 0.76
tests given in school 0.76
Explanations about how report card grades are m29021 1-7 0.75 0.75 0.75
Explanations about how to interpret m29022 1-7 0.72 0.71 0.72
Explanations about how ability group
m29023 1-7 0.70 0.70
placements in math or reading are made 0.69
Information regarding your child's ability group m29024 1-7 0.71 0.7 0.70
Information about how to help your child with m29025 1-7 0.76 0.77 0.77
Teacher gives parents: Educational feedback (negative)
[teneg3m] 0.75 0.73 0.74
Notes or phone calls regarding poor work m29015 1-7 0.71 0.69 0.70
Notes or phone calls regarding poor conduct m29016 1-7 0.68 0.68
0.67
Special parent conferences to discuss poor work m29018 1-7 0.67 0.65 0.68
Special parent conferences to discuss poor m29019 1-7 0.69 0.68 0.66
Teacher gives parents: Educational feedback (positive)
[tepos3m] 0.71 0.69 0.70
Notes or phone calls praising good work m29013 1-7 0.45 0.44 0.45
Notes or phone calls praising good conduct m29014 1-7 0.52 0.46 0.48
Special parent conferences to discuss good m29017 1-7 0.82 0.83 0.83
Teacher gives parents: Feedback on report cards
Report cards m29011 single item
Teacher gives parents: Feedback between report cards
Interim performance reports (between report m29020 single item
cards)
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Factor Alpha of Alpha if
Variable # Scale
Loading Scale W3 deleted
Teachers feedback influenced parent
Have any of these types of feedback influenced
m29026 Y/N
your teaching practices with this child?
If yes, please list the letter of the TWO types of m29027,
feedback that have had the most influence on m29028
Parent requests more information from school
Have you contacted the school this year for any
m29029 Y/N
additional information regarding this child's
If yes, what kind of information did you m29030,
request? m29031
How responsive is the school to parent requests
How responsive was the school or teacher to
m29032 1-7
your request? (1=Not at all responsive: 7=Very
Has parent requested help from school about helping child
Have you contacted the school this year
m29033 Y/N
regarding how you might give this child extra
m29034,
If yes, in what subject areas?
m29035
How responsive was the school to parents request of help
How responsive was the school or teacher to
m29032 1-7
your request? (1=Not at all responsive: 7=Very
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